Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is convening an international investment summit in Canada, aiming to draw capital amidst the ongoing trade disputes with the United States. Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has positioned Canada as a 'safe harbour' for global finance.
Local authorities in England face a £9 billion shortfall in council tax payments, as a government consultation considers reforms to collection practices and enforcement.
A decade after Brexit, Northern Ireland's economy shows limited benefits from its unique dual access to both EU and Great Britain markets. Official data reveals a GDP growth rate consistently below the UK average, with manufacturing output particularly lagging, challenging the narrative of a Brexit dividend.
The European Union has postponed the implementation of its new automated Entry/Exit System (EES) until at least autumn 2024. This delay impacts UK citizens travelling to 29 European countries, with the system designed to register non-EU visitors upon arrival and departure, replacing manual passport stamps.
